Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

Demographic✭Information

Age distribution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are ages…

Survey year

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

Sample Size

Sample size = 4,981. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

15%

16%

38%

31%

4,981

2007

14%

20%

35%

31%

5,635

Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Younger Millennial

Older Millennial

Generation X

Baby Boomer

Silent

Greatest

Sample Size

Sample size = 4,981. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

11%

6%

14%

46%

21%

2%

4,981

2007

< 1%

12%

11%

40%

30%

8%

5,635

Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Men

Women

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

47%

53%

5,072

2007

48%

52%

5,737

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Immigrants

Second generation

Third generation or higher

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,025. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

2%

4%

94%

5,025

2007

2%

4%

95%

5,715

Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who have a household income of…

Survey year

Less than $30,000

$30,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000 or more

Sample Size

Sample size = 4,352. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

35%

23%

29%

13%

4,352

2007

37%

24%

28%

12%

4,692

Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who have completed…

Survey year

High school or less

Some college

College

Post-graduate degree

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,050. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

48%

33%

13%

6%

5,050

Marital status among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Married

Living with a partner

Divorced/separated

Widowed

Never married

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,053. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

53%

4%

14%

11%

18%

5,053

2007

53%

4%

13%

14%

16%

5,705

Beliefs✭and✭Practices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say they…

Survey year

Believe in God; absolutely certain

Believe in God; fairly certain

Believe in God; not too/not at all certain

Believe in God; don't know

Do not believe in God

Other/don't know if they believe in God

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

89%

9%

1%

< 1%

< 1%

< 1%

5,072

2007

90%

8%

1%

< 1%

< 1%

1%

5,737

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say religion is…

Survey year

Very important

Somewhat important

Not too important

Not at all important

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

78%

18%

3%

1%

1%

5,072

2007

78%

18%

3%

1%

1%

5,737

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who attend religious services…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month/a few times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

56%

29%

14%

1%

5,072

2007

56%

29%

14%

1%

5,737

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who pray…

Survey year

At least daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

78%

14%

3%

4%

1%

5,072

2007

76%

14%

4%

5%

1%

5,737

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who attend prayer group…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

42%

12%

9%

36%

1%

5,072

2007

39%

11%

8%

41%

1%

5,737

Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who meditate…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

49%

6%

3%

39%

2%

5,072

2007

49%

7%

3%

38%

3%

5,737

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

75%

11%

6%

7%

1%

5,072

2007

68%

11%

9%

9%

3%

5,737

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

48%

16%

11%

23%

2%

5,072

2007

42%

14%

12%

27%

5%

5,737

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey year

Religion

Philosophy/reason

Common sense

Science

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

59%

5%

31%

3%

2%

5,072

2007

51%

4%

40%

2%

3%

5,737

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say…

Survey year

There are clear standards for what is right and wrong

Right or wrong depends on the situation

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

51%

46%

2%

1%

5,072

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who read scripture…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

61%

12%

7%

19%

1%

5,072

2007

59%

11%

7%

23%

1%

5,737

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say the holy scripture is…

Survey year

Word of God; should be taken literally

Word of God; not everything taken literally

Word of God; other/don't know

Not the word of God

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

55%

29%

4%

8%

4%

5,072

2007

59%

24%

4%

7%

5%

5,737

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who …in heaven

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

88%

6%

7%

5,072

2007

86%

6%

8%

5,737

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who …in hell

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

82%

12%

7%

5,072

2007

81%

10%

9%

5,737

Social✭and✭Political✭Views

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who identify as…

Survey year

Republican/lean Rep.

No lean

Democrat/lean Dem.

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

64%

13%

23%

5,072

2007

54%

13%

33%

5,737

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who are…

Survey year

Conservative

Moderate

Liberal

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

59%

26%

10%

5%

5,072

2007

55%

29%

10%

6%

5,737

Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who would rather have…

Survey year

Smaller government; fewer services

Bigger government; more services

Depends

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

71%

23%

2%

3%

5,072

2007

54%

34%

4%

8%

5,737

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say government aid to the poor…

Survey year

Does more harm than good

Does more good than harm

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

60%

34%

4%

2%

5,072

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say abortion should be…

Survey year

Legal in all/most cases

Illegal in all/most cases

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

32%

64%

4%

5,072

2007

34%

61%

6%

5,737

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say homosexuality…

Survey year

Should be accepted

Should be discouraged

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

34%

58%

4%

3%

5,072

2007

25%

66%

4%

5%

5,737

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who …same-sex marriage

Survey year

Strongly favor/favor

Oppose/strongly oppose

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

26%

67%

7%

5,072

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say…

Survey year

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

52%

42%

3%

4%

5,072

2007

36%

53%

4%

7%

5,737

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white

% of Evangelical Protestants non-parents who identify as white who say humans…

Survey year

Evolved; due to natural processes

Evolved; due to God's design

Evolved; don't know how

Always existed in present form

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 5,072. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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